S Livingston Mather Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
S Livingston Mather Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $611,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $328,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$611,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$328,500
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $359,250 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $399,000 | 27 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $359,250 | 27 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $611,000 | 25 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
S Livingston Mather Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What S Livingston Mather Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $328,500 |
| Ohio | 19 | $241,500 |
| New York | 3 | $26,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Forward Foundation | The contributions of $250,000 and $78,500 are to go towards lawsuits and actions is areas where democracy is threatened. There are many areas of concern from immigration and voting rights to violations of privacy laws. | $328,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | $70,000 renovation of green space$10,000 annual fund | $80,000 |
| The Centers | $2,000 for general operating expenses$40,000 for center's hope campus capital campaign | $42,000 |
| Ideastream | To support wcpn, wviz and wclv | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | For core operating support in cuyahoga county | $30,000 |
| California College of the Arts | For the cca's financial aid fund | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Continuing support of the capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | For general operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Montessori Development Partnerships | For general operating expenses | $10,000 |
| New York Common Pantry | For the mobile food pantry program | $10,000 |
| The Bloomingdale Family Program | For general operating expenses | $10,000 |
| First Generation Investors Inc | For general operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Support of interactive media lab | $5,000 |
| Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland | For general operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | For general operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | For the mather steamship fund | $4,000 |
| Ohio End of Life Options | For general operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | For general operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Lake County Free Clinic | For general operating expenses | $2,000 |
| YMCA Geauga County | For the youth and membership programs | $2,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School | For the molly offutt outstanding staff award | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | For general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| University Circle | For general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | For general operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Womensafe - Geauga County | For general operating expenses | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Private Trust Company NA
Questions people ask
Does S Livingston Mather Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does S Livingston Mather Charitable Trust give?
$611,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs S Livingston Mather Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists The Private Trust Company NA (Trustee).
What does S Livingston Mather Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and food and hunger.